Marina Review for Stocking Island - Hurricane Hole 1 Moorings

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Jun 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Large boat repair facility. Pool and restaurant for members only. Excellent prices on fuel. Well protected from weather.

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Marina Review for Branford Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog on Oct 13, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

This is a small family run low key marina with enormous inside winter storage. A working guys gem. Chris Anderson could not be easier to work with but reserve early. Space goes fast.
Very nice restaurant on premises.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnsons

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog on Aug 25, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Just came up to polyurethane my baby. There are not many yards that do it better. Very happy

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnsons

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog on Aug 25, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Just came up to polyurethane my baby. There are not many yards that do it better. Very happy

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Marina Review for Liberty Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Apr 25, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Part on the Suntex group of marinas, harbor master Andy stayed an extra hour for us. Everything new, well protected and two great, and I do mean great, restaurants on premises. The views of NYC were fantastic. Cruise to Ellis Island and SOL as well as Water Taxis to NYC. Reasonable too.

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Marina Review for Castle Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Apr 25, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

This was a wonderful facility. Clean, friendly, well marked and well protected with 2 good restaurants on premises...pub food and Asian food. Big West Marine nearby.

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Marina Review for Grand Manor Marina NC

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog on Mar 29, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This is always homecoming. Great fuel but you should come just to eat at Teresa's 5 star Spoon River. Unbelievable!!!!

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Marina Review for Coinjock Marina & Restaurant

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog on Mar 29, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

I love this place and the people who run it. They know how to handle boats of all sizes. Always being improved and updated. If you want something and they don't have it, you didn't need it.
Great great restaurant open year round.

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Marina Review for Hoffman's Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog on Mar 29, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Came in March 24 needing emergency repairs on a delivery boat. It was pre season and Hoffman's had the mechanic and space. Great restaurants near by. Thanks again Larry.

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Marina Review for Captain's Cove Seaport

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog on Feb 17, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 was this was a sea trial and survey haul. Everything was covered in snow and under wraps. The 85 ton travel lift and crew were exceptional however. I like Cedar Creek as a port. Easy access, we'll marked from Long Island Sound. A nice safe storm haven between Branford, Stratford and Norwalk.

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Marina Review for Cedar Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog on Feb 17, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

Nice people, nice docks. I had to sea trial a sail boat on a cold icy day. I found this facility very accommodating and we'll laid out. It was hard to judge the full layout as it was packed with boats on the hard and docks were covered in snow. What I saw was new and substantial. The marina was very accessible from the Sound.

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Marina Review for Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Farley is back to its glory Trump days and it has a Chart House Restaurant. This is back to being a destination marina with party bar and casino. Good fuel prices nearby and helpful staff

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Marina Review for Brielle Yacht Club Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

My favorite pull in spot. Like Hoffman's, beautiful facility and love Sandbar Restaurant. Very "Jersey"

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Marina Review for Hoffman's Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

A beautiful facility that Larry has completely redone. Tricky currents though and annoying RR bridge siren. Great restaurants and wide inlet. Busy channel but fun area.

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Marina Review for Derecktor Shipyards - Mamaroneck

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

This facility is where you go for big retrofits on large vessels. Stellar reputation well deserved

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Marina Review for Tide Mill Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Exquisite marina, a jewel run by a remarkable maritime family. Little tricky to get into

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Marina Review for Palmer Point Marina and Ship's Store

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Large vessel repair facility with full service department and ships store and canvas repairs. Best fuel prices around. Very friendly service.

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Marina Review for Beacon Point Marine - Cos Cob

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Large boat repair facility. Pool and restaurant for members only. Excellent prices on fuel. Well protected from weather.

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Bridge comment on Metro North Rr Bridge

Comment by: Captain Bulldog, Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'

At MHW vertical clearance is 17.5 to 18 feet. During temperatures exceeding 90 degrees expect the bridge to fail to open. Channel just being dredged 11/16. No channel markers inside the Railroad Bridge.Stay close to marina docks side.

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Anchorage Review for Greenwich Cove

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog, Carpe Diem, on Nov 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Crowded! Limited space for transients to anchor. Tender service provided by Old Greenwich Yacht Club for Greenwich residents. One of the most beautiful anchorages in all of New England but mostly filled with private moorings.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnsons

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Aug 23, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

This was a large premier Brewer Yard. It still is a destination marina for the whole family. Beautiful grounds, great restaurants both on premises (Dockside) and within easy walk like Lenny's. Now with Bruce Kuryla and Chris Johnson this is the place to stay and have world-class work done. One of Captain Bulldog's favorites.

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Marina Review for Milford Lisman Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Aug 21, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Town owned and operated Milford Landing is the perfect place for a club rendezvous or just to meet up with friends coming by car or boat. Dock master Ray has trained his staff to do things right the first time. Beautiful facilities including barbecue grounds with grills, clean bathrooms and new docks. Walking distance to many fine restaurants and pubs. Safe storm hole. Dog friendly as well. Worthy of all 5 stars.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Dauntless Shipyard

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Aug 16, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Expanded. Everything you would expect out of a Brewer Premier Marina. Great service shop.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Essex Island

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Aug 16, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

This is Disneyland for boaters. Watch the current in the chanel but Brewers is pouring big bucks into restoring this as a premier destination resort. Well worth spending a week or season. Everything on premises – restaurant, snack shop, pool activities. And under the well-regarded Doug Domenie.

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Marina Review for Essex Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Aug 16, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great place to visit Essex and stay on a mooring. Not many if any transient slips, but tender runs constantly. Fast current but very courteous and reasonable. Great two-day layover.

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Marina Review for Kammerman's Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Aug 16, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

I am partial to owner-run marinas. Kammermans is the place you call in an approaching storm, late or in the dead of winter. Good people. The 4 stars is not for lack of service but the dockage is limited and the location is a long walk to local so so restaurants.

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Marina Review for Utsch's Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Aug 16, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

I love the Utsch family touch. From the welcome basket with homemade biscuits and wine to local information, great fuel prices and very reasonable dock rates, clean bathrooms and 2 of my favorite restaurants, The Lobster House and Lucky Bones right next door. Tony marine store steps away, but it's when you need mechanics....there is no finer resource on the East Coast then Charlie Utsch. Call him and if you can't make it all the way to Cape May he will send out the best people to your location!!! He is unbelievable!!! A true family-run full-service working marina.

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Marina Review for Coinjock Marina & Restaurant

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Jul 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

One of my favorites. Owner Louie Davis aka "Wild Thing" from his Chippendale days keeps a tight rein on everything. Great restaurant (always call ahead and reserve the big prime rib), great crew and always ready to help out – but call and make a reservation. They fill up fast.
Great fuel prices too.

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Marina Review for Palmer Point Marina and Ship's Store

Reviewed by: Captain Bulldog , Carpe Diem, on Jun 1, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Palmer Point Marina and Ship's Store is one of my favorite stops. Best fuel prices for 50 nm, great service department, big travel lifts, transient and seasonal slips, ships store, and restaurants within walking distance.

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